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toddler and baby airplane essentials
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items my husband and I travel often with our toddler and baby and these are the things we’ve found the most helpful whether you are traveling on a 3 hour flight or a 16 hour flight! Hope this is useful!
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Snacks
Toys
Books and entertainment
Toiletry and diaper essentials
Health
general travel essentials
Snacks
snacks are essential for us for long or short plane rides! My youngest is hard to distract with toys and such but snacks work great to keep her busy!
These are great for travel and bonus they actually taste really good
Mixed Berry Coconut Melts, 8ct
Another great snack that doesn’t create a huge mess for planes.
Little Bellies Organic Apple & Berry Softcorn Snack, Baby & Toddler Puff Snack, Age 10+ Months, 0.28 oz Bag
good non messy snack option
Horizon Organic Mozzarella String Cheese, 8 oz. Pack, 8 Sticks
Toys
Toys are a bit of a difficult category to me as it’s so hard to keep these kids entertained for a long time with one item but these have been the best and compact items for travel that i’ve found
another great quiet activity to do with your toddler
Adofi 8.5-inch LCD Writing Tablet for Kids, Etch a Sketch Writing Board for Kids, Toy for 1 2 3 Year Old Boys Girls, Toys for Girls Boys 3 6 Years, Electronics Drawing Board - Walmart.com
if you’re like me and hate things that have a million parts. this is the perfect thing since your baby can’t throw a million things in the ground..
KanecdoBusy Board for 1 Year Old, Travel Toys for Toddler 1 2 3, Montessori Busy Board Busy Cube, Toys Gifts for 1 Year Old Boy Girl
I will say this is hit or miss for me. my daughter loves these my son never cared for them but definitely worth a mention!
Nuby Space Fidget Pop Spinner Toys for Babies and Toddlers, 3 Pack
great book option for baby.
My Busiest Book Ever!: Scholastic Early Learners (Hardcover)
Books and entertainment
Books and entertainment items that keep our toddler busy!
My son is in a ocean animals phase right now but these sticker books keep him entertained for at least an hour. It’s also a great opportunity for interactive play and learning!
Discovery Real Life Sticker Book: Ocean (Paperback)
Now obviously some people are super against screen time but If you’re on a 17 hour flight sometimes ya just need a little bit. These are great and comfy and my son does not mind keeping these on.
Wired Kids Headphones with Microphone for School Boys Girls, Safe Volume 85/94dB – awatrue 3.5mm On-Ear FunShare Headset Toddler Earphones for Computer Chromebook Onn Tablets, Blue - Walmart.com
another fun sticker book for younger toddlers
Big Stickers for Toddler Hands: Everything (Paperback)
Toiletry and diaper essentials
Can’t do travel with kids without clean up tools!
great travel changing pad to plop on top of those nasty public changing tables!
Tiny Twinkle Portable/Foldable Waterproof Diaper Changing Pad with Smart Wipes Pocket (Sage Checkers)
I carry these with me everywhere to keep their hands as clean as I can. Some wipes I feel irritate sensitive skin but this one works great
(5 pack) Boogie Antibacterial Hand Wipes, Unscented, 20 Wipes
for potty trained toddlers this is essential! I find that this is one of the most compact to easily fit in a backpack.
Jool Baby Folding Travel Potty Training Seat for Toddlers, Fits Round & Oval Toilets, Non-Slip Suction Cups, Includes Free Travel Bag (Aqua)
Health
Just some other items that I carry for them in case they’re feeling a bit under the weather during travel to keep them as comfy as possible
good ol fashion booger sucker for the congestion these kids sometimes get on travel days.
Frida Nose
This really helps sooth my baby when she has congestion that makes her irritable
Vicks BabyRub, Non-Medicated Baby Chest Rub Ointment with Soothing Eucalyptus, Lavender 1.76 oz
general travel essentials
just other miscellaneous things that I find useful
I bring this thing everywhere. It’s perfect for if you have to walk around the airport and your baby doesn’t want to sit in a stroller
Tushbaby
great nursing cover if you’re breastfeeding baby and doubles as a blanket too if it gets chilly on the plane for baby
Itzy Ritzy Mom Boss 4-in-1 Nursing Cover - Tan